DescriptionnnJob SummarynnProduces radiographs of various anatomical parts for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Orthopedic Physician.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnVerifies pertinent data about the patient and procedure.nnVerifies patient identification using two identifiers.nnVerifies the physician order.nnReviews the physician order to determine the optimal imaging procedure for suspected pathology.nnVerifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.nnProvides information to the patient about the procedure.nnVerifies the patient has consented to the procedure.nnProvides accurate explanations and instructions at a level the patient understands.nnAnalyzes the information obtained during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.nnAssesses factors that may contraindicate procedure.nnSelects appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.nnObtains optimum images during exam/procedure.nnSets adjusts radiographic equipment.nnPositions patients to obtain diagnostic images per physician direction.nnUtilizes equipment to maximize images.nnDevelops films for review by the physician.nnMaintains storage of developed films.nnDocuments accurate information about patient and exam.nnAccurately marks films with patient identifiers, name/SSNnnAccurately marks films with R & L or other markers per protocol.nnMaintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.nnPerforms daily QC on radiographic equipment.nnAssure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.nnPerforms other duties of medical assistant and/or medical secretary on an as needed basis within physician office setting to ensure an efficient work flow for Orthopedic practice.nnChecks in patient by gathering the appropriate demographic information and verification of samennAssists physician/physician assistant/extended by rooming patients and prepares x-ray image for viewing in exam roomnnAssists physician/physician assistant/extended as needed to ensure expedition of patient carennChecks out patient by scheduling return appointment as necessarynnCalls for authorization of MRI and surgical procedures as needednnMay complete forms/faxes as necessary as they regard to the patients treatment and follow upnnMay assist in surgical scheduling as needednnOther duties as assigned.nnRequired QualificationsnnCompletion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program.nnRelated training/experience (preferably within the past five years)nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred QualificationsnnMedical TerminologynnOne-year medical-surgical experiencennLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI ClearancennSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.nnLEANnnActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.nnAAP/EEOnnExcela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.nnAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.nnWork EnvironmentnnEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnxnnExtreme ColdnnxnnHeightsnnxnnConfined SpacesnnxnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnxnnMechanical HazardsnnxnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnxnnOperates Vehicle (company)nnxnnxnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnxnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnxnnxnnRotates All Shiftsnnxnnxnn8 Hours Shiftsnnxnnxnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnxnnxnnOn-CallnnxnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)nnxnnxnnTravel Between SitesnnxnnxnnDirect Patient CarennxnnxnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnxnnxnnEye ProtectionnnxnnxnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnxnnHearing ProtectionnnxnnHand ProtectionnnxnnxnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnxnnBody ProtectionnnxnnxnnLatex ExposurennxnnxnnSolvent ExposurennxnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennxnnDust (sanding) ExposurennxnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennxnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennxnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennxnnxnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennxnnxnnMist ExposurennxnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnxnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennxnnxnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennxnnxnnLaser ExposurennxnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnxnnxnnSittingnnxnnxnnWalkingnnxnnxnnClimbing StairsnnxnnxnnClimbing LaddersnnxnnStandingnnxnnxnnKneelingnnxnnxnnSquatting (Crouching)nnxnnxnnTwisting/TurningnnxnnxnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnxnnxnnGross GraspnnxnnxnnFine Finger ManipulationnnxnnxnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnxnnxnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnxnn50#nnCarrynnxnn10#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnxnnxnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnxnnxnnFeeling (Sensation)nnxnnxnnColor VisionnnxnnxnnHearing ClearlynnxnnxnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnxnnxnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnxnnxnnReaching ForwardnnxnnxnnLifting Floor to Knucklenn###nn10#nnLifting Seat Pan to Knucklenn###nn50#nnLifting Knuckle to Shouldernn###nn35#nn50#nnLifting Shoulder to Overheadnn###nn10#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnQualificationsnnSkillsnnPreferrednnBASIC OFFICE/COMPUTERS: ExpertnnLicenses & CertificationsnnPreferrednnAMER REG RAD TECHnnBASIC LIFE SUPPORTnnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)